The queen of the people, Maye Brandt, was crowned Miss Venezuela in 1980, a fact that led her to achieve international fame. However, her life was marked by harsh criticism from the Venezuelan press, which, added to the difficulties of her stormy personal life, led her to make a devastating decision that cut short her brilliant future 41 years ago.
His career was consolidated with great success after his triumph in the Venezuelan beauty pageant and his previous participation in the Miss Universe which she won the same year in Seoul, South Korea. Not to mention that she just married the heartthrob of the moment, actor Jean Carlo Simancas. What happened to Maye? Find out HERE .
Who was Maye Brandt?
Maye Brandt Born on April 28, 1961 at the San Pedro Parish Clinical Hospital. Coming from a family dedicated to the plastic arts, he had the desire to study social communication. His fame began to grow nationally in 1980 when he represented the State of Lara by winning the title of Miss Venezuela 1980 competing with 13 other candidates, including actress Hilda Abrahamz. Despite not having the favor of the press, Brandt managed to capture the attention of the jury and the public during the gala.
Maye Brandt was Miss Venezuela in 1980. Photo: Diffusion.
During her reign, the Venezuelan queen was harshly criticized in the media, but she fulfilled her responsibilities and participated in the Miss Universe 1980 pageant. Although she did not make it into the final, Maye He continued to have the support of the Venezuelan public, although not that of the press.
Shortly after her participation in Miss Universe, Maye Brandt was appointed Honorary member of the Caracas Metropolitan Police receiving a uniform and a .22 caliber regulation firearm. Brandt crowned Irene Sáez as Miss Venezuela 1981, who would later become Miss Universe and her friend and confidante. Maye Brandt was the only Miss Venezuela to be crowned by a Miss Universe (Maritza Sayalero) and to crown a universal queen.
After the end of her reign, she did not disappear from public life. She began a successful career as a model and She married actor Jean Carlo Simancas in a private ceremony on July 17, 1981. They met on July 2 of the same year at a dinner organized by the politician Pepi Montes de Oca.
What happened to Maye Brandt?
Her wedding with the renowned actor kept her in the public eye after the end of his reign, as it was a much talked about event in the Venezuelan media due to the popularity of both. However, the lack of support from her family, the constant criticism from the press who never forgave her for being chosen as Miss Venezuela, considering her unattractive and cornered her with the media bullying they continued to torment her.
In addition, their marriage soon became embroiled in problems. Maye Brandt She would have discovered her husband in a compromising situation and there was speculation infidelity which triggered a series of conflicts and tensions in the relationship. This situation deeply affected Maye, who was already Dealing with media pressure over her appearance and his defeat at the 1980 Miss Universe .
Why did Maye Brandt commit suicide? Photo: Diffusion.
The accounts reveal that the situation worsened when the Venezuelan queen began to experience episodes of depression a version that his family dismissed. His isolation and marital arguments would have contributed to his mental deterioration. Despite his attempts to maintain a positive public appearance and seek professional help from a psychiatrist and friends, his personal problems would have become increasingly evident.
On October 2, 1982, Maye Brandt She made the tragic decision to take her own life with the weapon she had been given as an honorary police officer two years earlier. Her suicide shocked the nation and sparked a debate about the pressures faced by public figures and the role of the media. A fact that 41 years after her death is still the subject of analysis.
Why was Maye Brandt’s husband blamed for her death?
Although the press violated the self-esteem and career of Maye Brandt Friends, family and the media continue to blame the actor Jean Carlo Simancas for his death. This after it was revealed that his marriage was stormy due to alleged attitudes sexist of the interpreter who limited his professional development.
The relationship of Brandt with Simancas It would have been complicated, because according to her family, the artist was domineering, forbidding her to wear makeup and have friends, which led to frequent arguments. These restrictions and the oppressive environment in which she apparently lived, aggravated her emotional situation, and could have led her to the deep depression that ended her promising future at the age of 20.
Maye Brandt and Jean Carlo Simancas married a few days after meeting each other. Photo: Diffusion.
“He did not speak about the real reasons for the suicide, he places all the responsibility on the press, when he has a very high share in the event. Maye was not happy with him and he knows it (…) The day he made the fateful decision to take his life he went to our house and spoke to my mother. We were sleeping, and my mother never suspected what would happen hours later. Maye was beautiful, imposing, impressive, happy, funny and at the time of her departure none of that remained. Did he not realize?” sentenced the entertainment journalist. Diego Kapeky about the sad end of her dear friend.
